• Who the keynote speakers are on Day 1 of the convention

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Martine Rothblatt is CEO of United Therapeutics, a biotechnology company she started to save the life of one of her daughters. The company offers FDA approved medicines for pulmonary hypertension and neuroblastoma and is working on manufacturing an unlimited supply of transplantable organs. The company built and operates from the world’s largest site zero carbon footprint building, and is repeatedly selected as one of the best medium size companies at which to work.

Steve Dickson, another speaker, was sworn in as the FAA administrator for a five-year term on Aug. 12, 2019. At the FAA, Administrator Dickson has been a staunch advocate for safety, global leadership, operational excellence, and the health, welfare and evolution of the FAA’s workforce.

Rob Riggle is loved not only for his starring roles in shows like Saturday Night Live and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, but also his performances in movies including Talladega Nights, 21 Jump Street, The Hangover and his groundbreaking appearances on FOX NFL Sunday. He trained as a pilot and retired in 2013 from the Marine Corps Reserves as a lieutenant colonel.

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